Dance Music News

Today, just two days before he kicks off of his five-show summer residency on Sunday’s at Ushuaïa Ibiza, Armin van Buuren has released the tenth Ibiza-themed instalment of his globally acclaimed A State of Trance mix album series. This tenth edition continues the tradition of the three-part mix series, capturing the electrifying spirit of the White Isle and bringing it to listeners around the world. A couple weeks ago, the producer and DJ made the announcement on his ASOT radio show on Thurs

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Daft Punk's LEGO doppelgängers are set to make a cameo in Piece by Piece, Pharrell Williams' upcoming biopic. Told through the lens of LEGO animation, the film, Piece by Piece, chronicles the growth of Williams' music career and his path to becoming a cultural icon. Focus Features, the movie's distributor, has now released its official poster and uncovered the first look of Daft Punk in LEGO form. It's a match made in rectangular heaven, blending the French electronic music pioneers' sleek futur

SIDEPIECE, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated dance duo comprised of multimillion-streaming DJ/producers NITTI (Ricky Mears) and Party Favor (Dylan Ragland) – are celebrating the end of summer by teaming up with soulful R&B songstress, writer and producer Midian (Beyoncé, Justin Bieber) for their new anthem, ‘Who Created Love (Feat. Midian),’ available now via Big Beat Records. ‘Who Created Love’ Written and produced by SIDEPIECE, ‘Who Created Love’ has quickly proven a show-stopping f

Wax Motif is back with the club-ready house anthem, ‘212,’ set to drop on August 30th via Cr2 Records. This undeniable party anthem arrives at the heels of the hitmaker’s landmark HARD Summer performance. Which featured a surprise appearance from VULTURES collaborator Ty Dolla $ign. Australian-born, LA-based DJ and producer Wax Motif is back with the club-ready house anthem, ‘212,’ set to drop on August 30th via Cr2 Records. Teaming up with NYC duo Truth x Lies and bass DJ + rapper AK RENNY.

Spotify has long been at the forefront of blending music with social media, and it seems like they’re gearing up to take that integration to the next level. Rumors are swirling about a new Spotify feature that would allow users to continuously share their music directly through Instagram’s Notes. This potential game-changer, first spotted by app reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, has the internet buzzing with anticipation. Continuous Sharing: The Next Evolution of Music and Social Media?

As thousands of music lovers from every corner of the globe are descending upon the grounds of Haarlemmermeer, the wait for one of the most anticipated festivals of the year, Mysteryland, is finally over. Today, on the 30th of August, the iconic festival known for its mind-blowing music, breathtaking installations and exceptional vibes, kicks off its three-day program and is set to deliver an unforgettable experience that will leave a buzz long after the last beat drops. Mysteryland, ‘’the color

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Reimagined and better. Remixes are one of the biggest parts in music, being the official way to release an artist’s vision of a track originally created by someone else. Throughout time, we have been blessed with some amazing reworks that to this date are still huge and receive appreciation. Follow along the list as we are about to go down memory lane looking at 5 remixes that became bigger than the original track. Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso Remix) Back in 2011, A

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Kasablanca delivers the fourth single of their upcoming debut album, ‘Higher Resolution’ (Side A), this time with their viral official cover of The Prodigy’s iconic track from 1996, ‘Breathe.’ Quickly becoming a chart-topping single in the late ’90s, ‘Breathe’ was the second single from The Prodigy’s third album ‘The Fat of the Land.’ The song saw widespread critical acclaim around the world, hitting number 1 on UK music charts, going on to be 2x certified platinum, and earning a spot as one

Liverpool will host a historic electronic music festival celebrating 60 years of The Moog — the first-ever commercial synthesiser. The Moog At 60 is a four-day musical extravaganza for lovers of all things electronic and synth, which takes place at Liverpool Hope University’s Capstone Theatre between 21-24 November 2024. This landmark celebration will pay homage to the revolutionary instrument and its inventor Robert Moog, which changed popular music forever in 1964. The Moog, a name

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It was time. Swedish House Mafia have returned with their second single this year. ‘Finally’ (yes, it’s the title track) is the long-awaited collaboration with Alicia Keys. Premiered for the first time back in 2022 during their Paradise Again tour, the record has been teased all year in 2024 and peaked just last Sunday with Alicia Keys joining the trio on stage at Ushuaia Ibiza during their residency. Yeah, the song could sound familiar. In fact, it is a reimagined version of Kings of Tomorrow

Audio-Technica unveils an exciting addition to its esteemed portfolio: the AT-SP3X powered bookshelf speakers, created to elevate the music listening experience from wireless sources. Indeed, they pair seamlessly with the brand’s renowned turntable range, including its recently launched AT-LP70xBT model. Drawing upon decades of hi-fi excellence to pack a room-filling sonic punch, the AT-SP3X deliver rich, full-range audio that belies their compact build. Featuring 3-inch woofers and 1.1-inch

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Following a four year break, the iconic DJ AWARDS is back for its 23rd Anniversary on October 2nd at Club Chinois in Ibiza. Ahead of that much anticipated event, the independently assembled nominees can now be revealed. The DJ AWARDS were founded in 1998 by José Pascual and Lenny Krarup, and since then have been recognised as ‘an Oscars for electronic dance music’. Now under new ownership and with substantial investment, the awards are a vital way to celebrate and support global DJ culture a

AllTrack, a performing rights organisation (PRO) built in the digital era to serve the independent music sector, has been accepted as a rights management entity by CISAC (the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) and integrated with CISAC’s exclusive data exchange tools. Following an extensive application and review process by CISAC, AllTrack has joined ASCAP, BMI and SESAC as fellow US PROs affiliated with the organisation. Its recent integration with CISAC’s Co

Shapeshifting Parisian producer Krikor Kouchian summons lavish string and synth arrangements on his score for new documentary ‘Martin Scorsese, L’Italo-Américain’, directed by Yal Sadat and Camille Juza, and now available on a limited edition private pressing. Comes with a sew-on Cape Fear “Time The Avenger” patch, plus a download of the album dropped to your account. ‘Music For Marty’ is the latest in Krikor’s string of scores for moving image, following ‘Saudi’ (2017), ‘Building Arnold Sc

Some more exciting news coming out from EC2A, who have today announced their legendary full Fabric takeover, taking place on the 8th November, in what will be a huge moment for the label as they enter their 5 year anniversary. Dr. Dubplate first played at Fabric a couple of years ago in Room 3, and has, alongside his label, grown exponentially since.  Curating the entire line-up alongside DJ Cosworth whose Hardline imprint is taking over Room 2, EC2A head honcho, Dr. Dubplate, wanted to buil

Have you ever fancied an adventure into the wilds? Passenger’s boutique festival Adventures in Aviemore offers the opportunity to explore the spectacular Scottish Highlands and curates some of the finest underground electronic music selectors around. This summer, the breathtaking town of Aviemore will transform into a vibrant hub of music and outdoor exploration as Passenger Events brings its unique festival experience to the Scottish Highlands from the 7th to the 8th of September. Set again

One of Tthe UK’s most versatile and prolific electronic music producer is back with the second volume of his critically acclaimed Digital Underground mixtape – ‘D:U:2’, out now, following a string of successful live shows, his first in 11 years. Early mixtape singles ‘Truth’, ‘Riding Hi’, ‘Sorry’ and ‘i wna doit inth bckst’ have been supported by Tom Ravenscroft on BBC 6 Music and featured throughout the artist’s UK D:U:Live shows in June. And yes, this is technically a new Scuba album, exce

fabric presents Rødhåd by Rødhåd fabric Records has announced the latest edition in its iconic mix series, “fabric presents Rødhåd”, a journey through the dark, hypnotic depths of techno. Renowned for his innovative and atmospheric sound, Rødhåd drives an experience that resonates deeply with techno enthusiasts. Hailing from Berlin, his sound is a reflection of the city’s storied underground scene—dark, brooding, and endlessly compelling. Known for his marathon sets and ability to captivate a

The legendary Spanish label, known for featuring big names like Armin van Buuren, Yves V, Timmy Trumpet, and Gigi D’Agostino, now adds Sightseer to its roster with this collaboration with Mevil. DJ and producer Sightseer, who’s racked up over two million streams on Spotify, has just dropped his new single “No More,” teaming up with Mevil and solidifying his place in the global electronic music scene. Clocking in at just over three minutes, “No More” kicks off with a bang, starting with a cla

We’re kicking off today with a great release, from a great label. Fridays mean new music, we all know that by now. And what better way to kick off this weekend than with a fresh new call-and-response EP coming from Australia. Today, Perth-based imprint Amon Vision offers a new chapter in their sonic story, and we’re here for it. Their latest is called Dark Matter, and it’s comprised of the original homonymously-named single by Michael Alan — his debut single —, and a killer Trancier spin of